March 16, 2010 (Updated March 18, 2010) — Chromosomal microarray analysis (CMA) is at least 3 times more effective at identifying genetic abnormalities in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) than other ...

In the not-too-distant future, psychiatrists might be able to diagnose neurodivergent disorders like ADHD and autism in as little as 15 minutes. Using only a high-definition motion sensor and an ...

Early diagnosis and intervention are critical in improving quality of life in autism spectrum disorder, though there are ...

Genes influence when autism becomes visible, revealing early and late developmental patterns across childhood.

SAN DIEGO — When Rebecca Bertheola noticed her son George had stopped saying "mama" and other words around his second birthday, she found herself caught between denial and growing concern. "We were on ...

Medically reviewed by Aleesha Grier, PsyD Autism symptoms in adults often include social communication difficulties, restricted and repetitive behaviors, and sensory sensitivities.Symptoms can vary ...

Common signs of autism include trouble with social communication and a fixation on certain routines or topics — Nelson says “people have become my special interest now” — and may go unnoticed during ...